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shuttering Antonyms
Opposite of shuttering
Because the opposite of shuttering shifts with each meaning, the antonyms and opposite words below are separated across 3 exact definitions and ranked by contrast strength.
• noun (Context 1)
The act of closing the shutters of a window or permanently closing down a business, store, or institution.
Usage Example
"The sudden opening of the local assembly plant left hundreds of residents looking for new employment."
Strongest
opening
Strong
launch
• verb (Context 2)
To close down a business, shop, or organization, especially permanently (present participle of shutter).
Usage Example
"Rising commercial rents are opening several independent bookstores across the district."
Strongest
opening
Strong
launching
• verb (Context 3)
To close or secure a window or building with shutters (present participle of shutter).
Usage Example
"They were busy opening the beachfront cottages ahead of the approaching hurricane."
Strongest
opening
Strong
uncovering
Similar words to shuttering
Words similar to shuttering shift depending on context. Common synonyms include:
formwork
shutting down
closing down
closure
closing
shutdown
boarding up
falsework
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Wordmom. (2026). Antonyms for Shuttering. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/antonyms/shuttering